Toys That Encourage Creativity
We all want to raise creative kids, but how do we do that? There are a lot of things we can do to encourage creativity in our kids. I have learned a few things over the years about how to do that. A...
View ArticleColor and Light Experiments with a Light Box
Did you see my post a while back about color mixing with light? Well we did some more color and light experiments by making a light box. This was a really awesome way to learn all about reflection...
View ArticleHigh-Tech Toys for Kids
We live in such a high-tech society now that it is only natural we want our kids to learn technology, too! There has been a huge increase lately in high-tech toys for kids that teach STEM topics such...
View ArticleThe Gratitude Game: Pick-Up Sticks
With Thanksgiving heading our way, I love to do things to remind my kids of the many blessings we have. There is so much in our lives to be thankful for. I created this little Gratitude Game to play...
View ArticleChristmas Bell Game: Holiday STEM
Looking for a fun Christmas game for you and the family? The Christmas Bell Game is a blast and your whole family will have fun playing it! It’s a great game to teach about magnetism. AND you can...
View ArticleSave The Snowman: Winter Learning Game
Winter is settling in over here. We got our first snow this week, so I figured it was time for some winter learning games. I created this Save the Snowman Winter learning game for my kids. They...
View ArticleMagic Puzzle Cube
This project is a little puzzling. It took me a few tries to get it right, but WOW, we are in love with the result. Want to learn how to make the coolest magic puzzle cube you have ever seen? It’s a...
View ArticleMagnetic Marble Mazes
I have been wanting to make some kind of magnetic marble mazes for a while. I tried it a few different ways without loving the results. Finally, I decided making a printable set would be the easiest...
View ArticleNew Year Countdown Punch Pinata
I cannot believe next week is the new year! I have been trying to come up with a fun way to celebrate the new year with my kids. I made a new year countdown punch piñata. Each hour the kids can punch...
View ArticleArchitecture STEM: Area and Perimeter City
Looking for a cool way to incorporate Architecture into a STEM project? This area and perimeter city brings together science, math, engineering, city planning, maps, and art to make the perfect...
View ArticleMeasuring Volume of 3-D Shapes
Want a fun way to measure volume of 3-D shapes? We have this cool set of geometric shapes that my kids love to play with. Thy play with them on our light table, fill them with rice and fill them with...
View ArticleSubmarine Science: Papa’s Mechanical Fish
Submarines are so cool to learn about! Inspired by the book Papa’s Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming, we did some submarine science and engineered our own mini submarine. Have you ever read Papa’s...
View ArticleHomemade Toy Rubber Band Boats
There is nothing more fun than a little toy boat that actually moves in water. Today I want to show you how to make some homemade rubber band boats. This week for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for kids,...
View ArticleTrain Chain Reactions With Dominoes
Do your kids have any old trains lying around? It’s time to put those train tracks to new use and try something a little different with them. Try some train chain reactions with dominoes. It turns...
View ArticleEaster Egg Pom-Pom-Poppers
Want to learn how to make this simple Easter Egg pom-pom popper craft with your kids? This is such a fun play activity. It is so easy to make and you only need three things to make it. How to Make the...
View ArticleFlexible Straw Shape Building: STEM Play
I discovered a new and cheap building supply that is perfect for STEM engineering and math / geometry lessons. It is just a few dollars and you can make some cool things with it. We did some super...
View ArticleSpace STEM: Shooting Star Spinner Toy
Make a homemade space STEM toy that spins with kinetic energy! No batteries required! This Shooting Star Spinner Toy is made from recycled materials and is a great project to go with any space themed...
View ArticleDice Off: A Spanish Board Game for Kids
Learning with board games is one of our favorites around here. That’s why I was excited to get a chance to try out this Spanish board game with my kids called Dice Off. Dice Off was created by Foreign...
View ArticleMagnet STEM: Exploring Magnetic Fields
Magnets are one of my favorite things to explore and experiment with. We were recently exploring magnetic fields with a cow magnet. Have you ever heard of a cow magnet? It is a very strong magnet that...
View ArticleMagnet STEM: Exploring Magnetic Fields
Magnets are one of my favorite things to explore and experiment with. We were recently exploring magnetic fields with a cow magnet. Have you ever heard of a cow magnet? It is a very strong magnet that...
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